Infectious diseases

Want to boost your protection against COVID-19? Get a booster

Staff of our CIUSSS have made big strides to make sure they’re adequately vaccinated against COVID-19. But if you’ve only received two doses, you’re…

Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Yves Longtin cautioned healthcare professionals about the rise, in recent years, of extremely resistant bacteria, and specifically addressed CRO prevention. The rounds presentation, which took place at the Jewish General Hospital during Infection Prevention and Control Week, was broadcast via video conferencing to external sites. Dr. Longtin reminded staff of the most effective measures to prevent and contain outbreaks.

Infection Prevention and Control

Drug-resistant bacteria 101

Fighting the rising resistance: what can we do? Drug-resistant bacteria—they’re tiny in stature, but pose a potentially widespread global danger. So much so that…